Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Insurance	NEWS

Insurance License Denied

SPRINGFIELD, IL. -- Illinois Acting Director of Insurance Deirdre K. Manna has denied the insurance producer license application of Steven V. Wilson of Maywood effective August 20, 2004. Mr. Wilson's license application was denied as a result of an investigation, which revealed he had been convicted of a felony.

Under the Illinois Administrative Review Law, Mr. Wilson may have the right to appeal and request a stay of the Order. A copy of the Director's Order is attached.